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 Getting
on the right track: Probably the easiest way to
get to Chiba Marine stadium is by taking the JR Sobu Line
to Makuhari-Hongo Station. Leaving through the south (or
west) exit, take the number 1 bus to Marine Stadium.
You
can also get to Marine Stadium by taking the JR Keiyo
Line from Tokyo Station to Kaihin Makuhari Station. It's
about a thirty-five minute ride. Once you get to Kaihin
Makuhari, just follow the signs or the map on this page.
You can also go out the west exit and on your left you'll
see an information booth.
But
before you leave the station, you might want to pick up a
few snacks and beverages at the JC convenience store
(opposite the ticket machines).
Around Chiba Marine Stadium:
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| 1. |
To Makuhari-Hongo
Station (ten blocks NE) |
| 2. |
Information booth |
| 3. |
Plena Makuhari
(food court) |
| 4. |
Hotels |
| 5. |
Makuhari Prince Hotel |
| 6. |
Makuhari Messe
Convention Center |
| 7. |
Chiba Marine Stadium |
| 8. |
Parking |
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Just
opposite the station, you can stop by Plena Makuhari,
essentially a five-story food court. There, you will find
a Subway Sandwiches outlet, Lotteria, and other fast-food
shops. On the upper floors, the quality and price of food
goes up.
Incidentally,
Marine Stadium offers the usual selection of Japanese and
Western food, including ramen, soba, hamburgers, hot
dogs, corn dogs, and popcorn. You can also get
soft-drinks, tea, beer, sake and other potables. If you
find this selection disappointing, you may bring your own
snacks and drinks with you to the game.
Hotels:
Since Marine Stadium is only thirty-minutes from central
Tokyo, you may not need a hotel unless you are from
out-of-town. At the top end, there is the luxurious
five-star Makuhari Prince Hotel facing Tokyo Bay. Behind
this tower, you will find several smaller hotels.
If
you happen to find romance during the seven inning
stretch, take the municipal bus to Makuhari-Hongo. About
five blocks south-west of the station, you will find a
cluster of love hotels (one shaped like a flying saucer).
Rooms
in most of these romantic hideaways run from about 8,000
to 12,000 yen for an overnight stay, or 4,000 to 6,000
for a two hour rest. Assuming you're not too occupied
"resting," most rooms come with TV (don't
expect to see the Disney channel), VCR, satellite radio
box, and possibly a karaoke or Nintendo machine.
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